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Dealing with the belching, burning, nausea and chest pain caused by acid reflux is no fun. So, many people take medication to help relieve these symptoms. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are one popular and effective class of drugs used to treat acid reflux, peptic ulcers and indigestion. One of the 10 most commonly used medications worldwide, PPIs reduce acid production by blocking the enzyme in the stomach wall that produces…
A few weeks ago, when I met a friend of mine for lunch, I noticed right off the bat that she was more excited than usual (and that’s saying something for a woman who I swear is perpetually so happy that I’m jealous). As the waiter set our appetizers down at our socially-distance lunch date, she laid a sheaf of papers out on the table and said, “It finally came!”…
When you read about supporting a healthy gut, the focus is usually on the bacteria (both good and bad) in your gut. That’s because bacteria have been linked to everything from your diabetes risk to your cancer risk to your risk of autoimmune disorders. So, it’s pretty darn important. But they may be stealing too much of the spotlight because your microbiome is made up of much more than just…
Have you ever wondered why your doctor tells you to eat less salt to keep your blood pressure in a healthy range? For decades, it was believed to have something to do with your kidneys, but both doctors and researchers weren’t sure exactly what the connection was, leaving patients to begrudgingly ditch the salt (and likely take multiple medications) to combat high blood pressure. Now, however, thanks to a ground-breaking…
The Outbreak of COVID-19 has created a global health crisis and the world is anxiously awaiting a safe vaccine. But until one is approved many people have been searching for natural supplements and vitamins to help boost their immune system. One such supplement is vitamin D. The vitamin has gained national attention during the pandemic as research, including clinical trials, has investigated its effect on outcomes of those infected with the…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 50 million Americans wake up each and every day to pain that just won’t go away. Low back and neck pain, arthritis that makes daily living a challenge, hip and knee pain that echoes with each step… whatever the issue, this chronic pain engrains itself into the life of the sufferer until it can become unrecognizable. Now, as if the…
Don’t you just hate the icky feeling when you are coming down with a cold? No one wants to feel tired, achy or miserable, so you run to the drugstore for something to soothe your symptoms or you tough it out. Many people don’t take off work when they feel bad, so they go to work often passing the germs to others, contaminating surfaces and spreading the misery. This often leads…
LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol is the cholesterol that’s parking in your arteries and causing blockages to build up. It is also the cholesterol that is toxic to the lining of your arteries (the endothelium), increasing the risk of a heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is the storage form of cholesterol. This is the cholesterol favored for deposition when insulin levels rise. This is also the cholesterol particle that is the…
Dried plums (aka prunes) are a sweet, low-calorie snack that are full of vitamins and minerals. But they’ve been associated with constipation for so long that they’ve almost become a joke. But if you’re concerned with preventing osteoporosis and bone loss as you age, you can stop laughing right now. Turns out that the lowly prune is one of the best things to add to your diet if you want…
There’s no question we’ve all been spending a lot more time on our screens during the pandemic. In-person meetings have been replaced by Zoom calls, live conferences have gone virtual and kids are learning online instead of in classrooms. And we’ve been filling the many idle hours stuck at home by binge-watching programs on Netflix, Hulu and other streaming services. Plenty of studies have been done on the ill effects…